The Prettiest Show at New York Fashion Week Might Be These Surprise Flower Installations on the Streets

After making waves with gorgeous, guerrilla-style flower installations placed in random city trash cans and on public statues on the streets of New York City, the florist bandit is at it again—and this time, with a partner in crime. Early Thursday morning, the Lewis Miller Designer team unveiled its latest large-scale pop-up floral arrangement as part of a collaboration with beloved British paint and wallpaper Farrow & Ball in a construction site on the Northeast corner of 5th Avenue and 59th Street.

Composed of several wooden pallets layered with what appears to be thousands of brilliant fuchsia, coral, and pink blooms, the latest flower flash is surrounded by printed Farrow & Ball wallpaper—a colorful, vibrant addition to what is normally a pretty bleak city corner cluttered with construction props. The teams worked late into the night in the rain to complete the project by early morning.

“My flower flashes bring the wild and raw abundance of the country to this gorgeous but grimy city in an unexpected and beautiful way,” says Lewis Miller, adding that, when it came to adding another element to the installations, Farrow & Ball were a natural fit. “It is an honor to collaborate with them on a special series of flower flashes to launch their new wallpaper prints. Ultimately, I think we are creating something truly spectacular, fresh, and whimsical that celebrates the best of both our brands.”

As with Lewis Miller’s previous installations, viewers are encouraged to interact with and document the flower flashes on social media (#FaBxLMD). “Building on the creative energy of a city like New York, especially during Fashion Week, we hope to inspire people everywhere to find a moment of escapism in the everyday—whether it’s in their home, on their daily commute, at work, or on their way to a fashion show,” says Charlotte Cosby of Farrow & Ball. Judging by Instagram, this flower flash has already brought a fare amount of joy to those who have had the good fortune to stumble upon it.

If you’ve missed seeing this one in person—or don’t foresee getting uptown in time—don’t worry. The next flower flash will be Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30 a.m. in Soho. Keep your eyes peeled.